Grief Counselor - Montrose, part-time

1 day ago
Montrose, Colorado — Hybrid$71K - $81KPart TimeGrief Counseling
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

Job Description

About the Role

Join HOPEWEST as a Grief Counselor – Part-Time, Flexible Schedule in United States. Grief Counselor 20hrs/week Grief is one of the most naturally painful experiences we have as humans. As a bereavement counselor, you will find more than a job.

Key Responsibilities

  • This person will serve as a resource on psychosocial issues related to coping with a serious illness or grief for other hospice staff and members of our community.
  • They will provide grief in the workplace assistance and other education to community agencies and businesses who are dealing with issues related to serious illness or grief as needed.

Requirements

  • Master’s Degree in a counseling field and/or social work is required.
  • At least one (1) year of experience in counseling and grief work.
  • At least one (1) year of experience working with adults and older adults in a related setting.
  • Valid Colorado driver’s license, unlimited access to reliable transportation, and adequate automobile insurance maintained throughout employment.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $71K - $81K
  • 401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

  • Part-Time position.
  • Hybrid position - combination of remote and on-site.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

Apply to join HOPEWEST as a Grief Counselor – Part-Time, Flexible Schedule.

Key Skills

CounselingBereavement supportCrisis interventionGroup facilitationPublic speakingTime managementMicrosoft OfficeExcelPowerPointOutlookElectronic medical recordsCommunicationPsychosocial assessmentCase management
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Grief Counselor - Montrose, part-time at HOPEWEST a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Grief Counseling physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Grief Counseling — Physician Career Context

This Grief Counseling position at HOPEWEST is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Remote physician positions in Grief Counseling have grown significantly in recent years, offering clinicians the ability to maintain a full patient panel without geographic constraints or commute-related burnout.

Compensation Analysis

HOPEWEST lists compensation for this physician position at $34k to $39k annually.

Location & Logistics

This is a fully remote physician position. Remote clinicians can practice from any state where they hold an active license, eliminating commute time and offering maximum schedule flexibility. Many remote healthcare positions also allow providers to establish a more sustainable long-term practice pattern.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
  • Fully remote — work from anywhere with an active license
  • Transparent compensation ($34k–$39k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Counseling, Bereavement support, Crisis intervention, Group facilitation, Public speaking, Time management, Microsoft Office, Excel. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Grief Counseling role.

Core responsibilities: The Grief Counselor provides counseling, education, and support to bereaved clients through individual sessions, phone calls, and group support. They also serve as a resource for psychosocial issues and provide grief education to community agencies and businesses.

Benefits package: Mileage Reimbursement, Cell Phone and Laptop Provided, Tuition Assistance, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, PTO Accrual, Life Insurance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Grief Counseling physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.

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About HOPEWEST

Hospitals and Health Care
Grand Junction, CO
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Benefits & Perks

Mileage Reimbursement
Cell Phone and Laptop Provided
Tuition Assistance
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
PTO Accrual
Life Insurance
6.3

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

Protective Factors (3)

Hybrid work (Schedule flexibility ↓ burnout)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Part-time

Posted

yesterday

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